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A weekend without rules: Make your own ice cream, experience art by touch
Weekends in Seoul are often shaped by familiar rituals — a cafe visit, a gallery stroll or a quiet afternoon in the city. But sometimes a different kind of outing can make the day more memorable. This weekend offers two such options. At one spot, visitors can go beyond simply ordering a scoop and instead craft their own pint of ice cream, turning dessert into a playful act of creation. At another, an exhibition invites viewers to experience art not only with their eyes, but also with their hands
March 13, 2026 - 09:00:00
From hanok horizons to robot encounter: unique ways of greeting spring
With spring stepping into the city, this weekend calls for plans that feel both fresh and a little unexpected. For those craving calm, a serene cafe at the entrance of Eunpyeong Hanok Village offers coffee with panoramic views of hanok rooftops and Bukhansan in the distance. If you’re in the mood for something more futuristic, Dongdaemun Design Plaza is hosting the Seoul AI Festival 2026, where 17 humanoid robots will be on display from Saturday to Sunday. This weekend, you can get a glimpse of
Feb. 27, 2026 - 09:00:00
Winter’s end with Luminarie and a seafood gem
Winter is drawing to a close, but its lingering, mysterious aura remains in Seoul, where tunnels of light offer a glowing escape, like a passage to another world. For a contrasting experience, a small, intimate seafood restaurant in Sindang, central Seoul, invites diners to savor the freshest seasonal flavors in a quiet corner of the city. The following are The Korea Herald's picks for this weekend. Each February, the outdoor plaza at the foot of sky-piercing Lotte World Tower is given over to a
Feb. 20, 2026 - 10:12:48
Valentine's weekend for romantic indulgence, hands-on fun
Still deciding how to spend the weekend or celebrate Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet and romantic or playful and hands-on, these two spots offer refreshing but distinctly different ways to mark the occasion. Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to follow your sweet tooth and seek out new chocolate havens around the city. Tucked away in a quiet corner, La Vie en Coco offers artisanal chocolates and a cosy retreat to those stopping by. The boutique has continued it
Feb. 13, 2026 - 09:00:00
Maybe wear hanbok to a jazz club?
Tucked into Nakwon Sangga, one of the country’s largest instrument-focused shopping complexes, EDLS offers live jazz within a distinctly contemporary environment. Located in central Seoul and right in front of Jongno 3-ga Station on Subway Line No. 5, the venue is easily reachable via multiple transportation options. Its spacious interior is also designed to accommodate a sizable audience. Guests enter with a 15,000 won cover charge — drink order required — and are seated for high-quality live j
Feb. 6, 2026 - 09:00:00
From brunch to brushstrokes: a weekend for the stomach and the eyes
From a cozy all-day brunch spot in Yeonhui-dong to a sprawling illustration fair in Gangnam, this weekend’s picks offer a simple pleasure: good food for the body, and good visuals for the soul. Tucked into Yeonhui-dong — a western Seoul neighborhood known for its quiet streets lined with independent cafés, restaurants and small concept stores — Grain Seoul offers an all-day brunch built around a simple premise: food that is both flavorful and nourishing. The cafe is perfect for those who don’t l
Jan. 30, 2026 - 09:00:00
From Euljiro sashimi table to riverside study retreat
A good weekend in Seoul can move effortlessly from a shared winter meal to a quiet late-night corner with a view. This week’s picks pair the convivial aged sashimi trays of Wooki Sikdang Bada with an unexpectedly serene public study space tucked inside Hotel Naru Seoul — two places that show how the city does everyday pleasures with style and ease. One of the fish Koreans crave most during winter is bang-eo, or yellowtail sashimi. It’s widely available — from neighborhood sashimi restaurants to
Jan. 23, 2026 - 09:00:00
Seeing Seoul in new ways, from fortress views to sensory art
This week’s Curated Weekend spotlights two experiences that invite you to see — and sense — the city in new ways: a scenic walk along the fortress walls of Namhansanseong, offering sweeping nighttime views of Seoul’s glittering skyline, and the immersive exhibition Dialogue in the Dark, where visitors navigate total darkness. As the new year begins, many people are motivated to start fresh and look for places to get some exercise. Namhansanseong Fortress is an ideal destination not only for hiki
Jan. 16, 2026 - 09:00:00
Dining with 'Culinary Class Wars' chef, Daehangno’s winter lineup
As we put the holiday spirit behind us and winter settles in, another weekend approaches. Streaming shows at home and ordering in are comfortable defaults, but for those brave enough to leave the house and head out into the cold in search of a meal or entertainment, two options stand out. You might assume that restaurants run by chefs featured on "Culinary Class Wars" are expensive and almost impossible to book amid the show’s runaway popularity. But an exception lies in the center of Seoul: a r
Jan. 9, 2026 - 09:00:06
Tea, horses and a moment to pause: Weekend ideas to start new year
As the new year settles in, the weekend offers a chance to slow down and look inward — whether by lingering over hand-brewed tea in a quiet corner near Mangwon Market or by wandering through an exhibition at the National Folk Museum that reflects on humanity’s enduring bond with the horse, a symbol of guidance, belief and resolve. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city and nearby Mangwon Market sits T.Nomad, a quiet, traditional tea house serving hand-brewed teas in handmade pottery cups, a
Jan. 2, 2026 - 09:00:00
Year-end crab feast, new year K-Fashion finds
A good weekend is often about simple pleasures done well — good food, unhurried browsing and moments that feel genuinely local. This week’s picks offer exactly that: a hearty seasonal meal rooted in Seoul’s market culture and a window into how everyday Koreans actually dress. With winter in full swing, “Uiri Daegae” has become a reliable stop for diners seeking one of Korea’s most beloved seasonal delicacies: daegae, or snow crab. Located inside Seoul’s iconic Noryangjin Fish Market in Dongjak-g
Dec. 26, 2025 - 09:00:00
Two ways to spend year-end in Seoul: Festive outdoor market and quiet, cozy wine bar
As the year draws to a close, Gwanghwamun Square has turned festive with the return of Seoul’s signature European-style Christmas market. Running through Dec. 31, Gwanghwamun Market positions itself as an ideal weekend outing for families, couples and visitors seeking a year-end atmosphere. Now in its fourth year, the 2025 edition is bigger, both in terms of its visual scale and its participatory programs. The market's “Santa Village” concept includes photo zones throughout the square. Admission
Dec. 19, 2025 - 09:00:00
Inspiring exhibitions and a Singaporean escape
The 2025 Home·Table Deco Fair returns to Coex from Dec. 18-21, using its 20th anniversary not as a celebration but as a moment of reflection. Over two decades, the fair has tracked how people in Korea design and think about their homes — trends again under scrutiny as more than 550 brands fill 1,000 booths this winter. At the center is “Lifescape: Journey Through Time,” an archival-style installation curated by PPS CEO Koo Byung-jun. Instead of a nostalgic retrospective, it presents 20 objects t
Dec. 12, 2025 - 09:00:00
Drive-in movies, hansik cooking, and light-space exhibition
There's something about watching a movie through a windshield — engine off, seat reclined, snacks within arm's reach — that no multiplex can replicate. Jayu-ro Drive-in Theater, perched beside Paju's scenic riverside route in Gyeonggi Province, delivers that intimate, retro comfort with a modern polish. The theater moved to its current location in 2022, spreading three screens across a spacious lot that welcomes cars and pets alike. A snack bar stocks old-school favorites: baked squid, dried fil
Nov. 28, 2025 - 09:10:00
Three ways to prepare for cold weather
If you’re looking for a contemplative yet lively place to spend the weekend, head to the second Humanities and Culture Festival at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on Saturday and Sunday. This year’s theme centers on reconnecting in an age marked by isolation and competition. The festival’s signature “Gentle Conversations” event gathers renowned writers, filmmakers, doctors, psychologists and performers for intimate talks exploring empathy, everyday resilience and the ties that bind individuals and commu
Nov. 21, 2025 - 09:00:00
